Oman - Armed forces

Oman's armed forces, including Royal Household troops foreign
personnel numbered 41,700 in 2002. The army had 25,000 personnel
equipped with over 100 main battle tanks and 37
Scorpion
tanks. The air force of 4,100 operates 40 combat aircraft. The navy
numbers 4,200 with 13 patrol and coastal combatants. Paramilitary
includes the Tribal Home Guard (Firqats) of 4,000 organized in small
tribal teams, a police coast guard of 400, and a small police air wing.
The elite Royal Household brigade, naval unit, and air unit number
6,400, including 2 special forces regiments. In 2001 Oman spent $2.4
billion on defense or 12.2% of GDP.

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